The Trinitarian Theology of St Thomas Aquinas

by Gilles Emery, Francesca Murphy

Overview

A historical and systematic introduction to what the medieval philospher and theologian Thomas Aquinas (1225-74) said about faith in the Trinity. Gilles Emery, O.P., provides an explanation of the main questions in Thomas's treatise on the Trinity in his major work, the Summa Theologiae. His presentation clarifies the key ideas through which Thomas accounts for the nature of Trinitarian monotheism. Emery focuses on the personal relations of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, both in their eternal communion and in their creative and saving action. By highlighting the thought of one of the greatest defenders of the doctrine of the Trinity, he enables people to grasp the classical Christian understanding of God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199206827
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	04/12/2007
Pages:	454
Product dimensions:	9.23(w) x 6.53(h) x 1.24(d)

About the Author

Gilles Emery OP is Professor of Dogmatic Theology, University of Fribourg, Switzerland. Francesca Murphy is Reader in Systematic Theology, University of Aberdeen.

Table of Contents

1. The Revelation of the Trinity2. Thomas's Exposition of Speculative Trinitarian Theology3. The Structure of Thomas's Treatise on the Triune God4. The Processions5. Relations6. The Person7. Trinitarian Monotheism8. The Person of the Father9. The Person of the Son10. The Person of the Holy Spirit11. The Holy Spirit Proceeds from the Father and from the Son12. The Reciprocal Interiority of the Divine Persons13. Appropriation14. Trinitarian Creation and Action15. MissionsConclusion